My name is Luis Duque and I currently work as a 
Bridge Engineer at Foothills Bridge Co. Foothills provides engineered solutions for the erection, retrofitting, and dismantling of bridges.
As a student at South Dakota State University, I conducted research focusing on the inspection of bridges using drones (See published papers below). This research really sparked my passion for structural engineering, bridges, and technology.
In my spare time, I produce the 
Engineering our Future podcast. In the show, I bring guests from all over the world to share their knowledge about engineering, professional development, productivity, and much more.
Check also the podcast on 
YouTube and the 
Newsletter for random bits of knowledge about engineering or any other thing I am working on/learning about.
Beyond the podcast, I volunteer in numerous organizations and activities. I am a firm believer that the knowledge I have is worthless unless I share it and help others through my skills. Some organizations I volunteer with are ASCE, EWB, SEI, and SHPE. Check some of the international projects I have worked on with EWB
Get in Touch
Reach me on 
Twitter or 
Instagram for short questions.
Send me an email using the contact form in this website or directly at hi@luisfelipeduque.com. Another great way to get in touch with me is by replying to the newsletter with specific questions.
Other Things I have Done
Published Engineering Papers
UAV-Based Bridge Inspection and Computational Simulations | Thesis Bridge Deterioration Quantification Protocol Using UAV | ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering Drone-Enabled Bridge Inspection Methodology and Application | ELSAVIER Automation in Construction Synthesis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Applications for Infrastructures | ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities Field Application of UAS-Based Bridge Inspection | TRR Journal of the Transportation Research Board Timber Bridge Inspection Using UAV | ASCE-SEI Structures Congress 2018 Evaluating the Use of Drones for Timber Bridge Inspection | USDA – FPL Glued-Laminated Timber Arch Bridge Inspection Using UAV | ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2019
Featured In
ASCE Panel Discussion for Dream Big – El Futuro se Disena 1% Engineer YouTube Channel Supporting Women in STEM with Luis Duque Co-Host of This Week in Civil Engineering (TWiCE) – Check various Episodes I am hosting Modern Immigrant Podcast SEI Instagram Live ASCE Roundtable: Promoting Diversity and Fostering Inclusivity in Times of Crisis Structural Engineering Channel Podcast Structural Engineering Podcast ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering 2020 ASCE Magazine “Next Steps” SDSU Magazine Career by Design Member Voice: From Shy, Introverted International Student to Real-World Engineer: A Professional Roadmap ASCE Member Voice Building Community in Puerto Rico Career by Design: Running a Virtual Meeting Sioux Falls Business Journal SEI Member Profile SEI Connections at Structures Congress